Progressive Groups Seek to Recall Latina Republican County Commissioner in Michigan

Published on December 2, 2023

A coalition of left-leaning social activist groups has come together to recall Lucy Ebel, the first Hispanic woman ever to serve on the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners. Ms. Ebel’s only offense may be her conservative views and her association with a grassroots parental rights group called Ottawa Impact, according to friends and foes alike. The official reason for removing her from office is stated at the top of the recall petition. It reads in its entirety, “On Feb.28, 2023, Commissioner Lucy Ebel voted for a motion to correct the previous board of commissioners’ December 13, 2022 resolution that appointed Adeline Hambley as administrative health officer for Ottawa County....

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